It’s off to France to pick up the keys to our house in the Limousin and meet the builder, as we are having some alterations done.

 We plan a few shopping trips in the local area to pick up a few items for the house. This will be a short visit this time, all our furniture will be delivered in the next few weeks when the building work is completed.

I am eager to check out the Brenne Nature Reserve its only two hour’s drive from us.  If I can sneak it in that would be great providing the weather is good, if not I have two acres of woodland to investigate. 

In the coming months the plan is to build two hides using the timbers in the wood, one in the middle and one on the edge and put in a trail cam to see what turns up.

A selection of bird boxes will be installed and I will also be laying down some black roofing felt to attract Lizards and Snakes.

There are several small lakes and streams within walking distance from the house which I will be checking out and getting permission to access them.

The Limousin area of France is great for wildlife, and it’s a major migratory route for birds. Birds that you would find very difficult to photograph or even see are common in this mainly agricultural area.

The roads are quiet in the Limousin area of France, it’s under populated perfect if you want to get away for it all and enjoy some peaceful surroundings.

 It can be a bit busy in the holiday season on the leisure lakes but they are so big it’s never a problem; with areas set aside for recreational activities and wildlife.

Providing I can squeeze my camera into the fully packed car it will be accompanying me. Not far from the house lies some old and rundown barns perfect for Redstart, which are plentiful in the local area. I don’t know what else to expect at this time of year but I am sure there will be some opportunities to press the shutter or take in some of the local landscapes.